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“Wait Training” Are You Ready? series, pt. 1 Matthew 24: 1-28 Pastor Andrew Huang In Matthew 24: 4-21, Jesus is talking about the time between his first and second coming; namely, the time we find ourselves in now. He predicts what it is going to be like.

Psalm 100 is an invitation to enter joyfully into God's presence, and give thanks publicly as a community. 6 Things to know about God: • He is Creator. He is Master. He is Great Shepherd. (v3) • He is good. He is love. He is faithful. (v5) In response to what we know about God, we are invited to: • Joyfully shout, worship with gladness, and sing. (v.1-2) • Thank God and praise Him. (v.4) Questions: Is your expression of joy too limited? too private? Do you need more freedom to have a more joyful life? Is your generosity a reflection of your love of Jesus?

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

More than Money series

Pastor Andrew and Guest Speaker Jonathan Zinghkai. The video in the "Related Episodes" area is referred to within the first 15 minutes of the talking time. It must be played separately and is about 4 minutes long.

The Generosity Pendulum: Let’s ask God to move us towards… a lifestyle of _____________-driven, ____________ saturated generosity! 1. His ____________________ work • Micah 6:1-8; Romans 5:6-8 2. Our ___________________ response for His grace • Micah 6:8 a) Act _________________ b) Love _______________ c) Walk _________________ Question: Where is your heart this morning? In light of the gospel, let’s continue to allow His grace to compel us to be generous with both our __________ & our _______________! • 1 John 3:16-18 • 1 Thessalonians 2:8 “…when the Spirit enables us to understand what Christ has done for us, the result is a life poured out in deeds of justice and compassion for the poor.” - Keller

Jesus gave this command to us: “Do not worry!” He told us we can do this by: 1. Trusting God to know and provide for our basic needs. (v.30) Can you be content with just this? 2. Seeking the Kingdom of God, where His will is done. (v.31) Does your lifestyle reflect Kingdom life? 3. Having our hearts in the right place, that being heaven. (v.33) Where are your treasures, because where your treasures are your heart is? “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” (Corrie ten Boom)

Live Simply, Give Generously (Year #3) What’s new this year? Our goal: We want to give more than just our money for kingdom causes, but our hearts, our relational investment, our gospel partnership, our service, and our prayers! • $20K matching (instead of $10K) to be used creatively for more than just a donation… • The Cube (for families) Money is OPPORTUNITY Luke 16: 1-13 The dishonest manager is not being commended for his ethics but his SHREWDNESS. Definition: Use this green paper to MAKE FRIENDS and build something that will LAST FOR ETERNITY. An irresistable offer: Trade the SMALL, UNRIGHTEOUS, AND BORROWED, for the MUCH, TRUE, AND YOURS FOREVER. The ultimate question Jesus is asking us is: Who is your master (and savior)?

10 Life Assessment Questions Taken from, “Tribal Church” by Steve Stroope Please rate yourself on a scale of 1 – 5 (1=very poor, 5=excellent) Fitness: Faithfulness: Fruitfulness: Evangelism Acts 22:1-21 Paul shares his story: • I am one of you guys…(v. 3-5) • but then, something happened to me…(v. 6-16) • and this is the reason why…(v.17-21

A. David’s Extravagant Kindness to Mephibosheth: 1. David the victor was perfectly entitled to eliminate King Saul’s heirs, but chooses to show kindness to Saul’s grandson Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son. (2 Sam 9:7) Def. Entitlement: the right or authority to do or have something Is there someone God wants you to show extravagant kindness to this week? 2. Mephibosheth called himself “a dead dog,” thinking he did not deserve King David’s kindness. (2 Sam 9:8) In what ways are you like Mephibosheth before God? 3. David granted Mephibosheth to always eat at the king’s table. (2 Sam 9:13) As a Christian, do you feel like an heir to your Heavenly Father’s spiritual kingdom? Especially when you come to the Lord’s Table? B. God’s Extravagant Kindness to Us 1. God gave us Jesus, who laid down his life for us. (1 John 3:16) 2.

This is good news for ALL people. The sign: the Savior is ACCESSIBLE to everyone. There is a special place for SMALL people in God's kingdom. The coming of Jesus causes people to DROP EVERYTHING in order to receive Him.

The Advent season is a time of spiritual preparation for the coming of Christ. In short, it is a time of waiting.

Outline 1. Anticipating Christmas - Christmas the __________ __________ way - Christmas the Advent way is __________, __________ and ____________. 2. A Theology of Work - It\'s in God\'s nature to ___________. - It\'s in Our nature to ___________ ____________. 3. Moving from Work to Rest We are called to: - Rest in the ________________. - Rest in Partnering with ________________. - Rest in the Midst of ____________ ____________. Application: My Advent commitment is to rest in ____________________ My Christmas \"Not-to-Do\" List is ____________________

The Kingdom of God is given to those…who care to ask Jesus more questions (and pursue Him for answers). The purpose of the soil is to create a home for the word of God to thrive and grow. Describe the four soil conditions and their interaction with the seed: 1. Pathway soil: 2. Rocky soil: 3. Thorny soil: 4. Good soil: There are three things that “choke” the word of God: 1. C - Cares of the World 2. P - Pursuit of other things 3. R - Riches which Deceive Which soil condition do you identify with? Pray that the Lord during this Advent season will make you (or keep you) like the fourth soil.

What are some reasons we don't read our bibles on a regular basis? What does the Bible say about itself? The goal of reading the Bible. The prize of reading the Bible. Practicals.

Following the book "Multiply," by Francis Chan

There are no Lone Ranger Christians. We are meant to be part of the global Church and a local church. “‘I love Jesus, I hate the Church.’ We can’t say that.” – Francis Chan A. Christian Layman Church will be a place where: 1. God is seen. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) 2. People feel loved. (John 13:34-35, Galatians 6:2) 3. And lives are changed into the likeness of Jesus Christ. (Ezekiel 36:26-27, Ephesians 4:11-13) B. Fusion (Spiritual Formation Continuum): “Turning first time guests into fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.” “Think what a local church would be like if its people were radically devoted to Christ, irrevocably committed to each other, and relentlessly dedicated to reaching those outside God’s family with the Gospel of Christ. It would be a church against which the gates of hell could not prevail! It would be an unstoppab

Intentional Steps

The Command to Make Disciples: A. Jesus commissioned us to “go, baptize, and teach”. (Matthew 28:19-20) B. Jesus asks us to follow him, but some hesitate and make excuses. (Luke 9: 57-62) C. Jesus wants us to be like Philip and be available to have Meaningful Conversations. (Acts 8:26-39) Question: What’s your excuse for not committing to a Meaningful Conversation?

What is the one thing this man lacked? Idolatry – is loving the gifts more than the Gift-giver; making a good thing an Ultimate thing. What is unbelievable about this story is not that Jesus asked this man to give up his riches, but given the choice between pleasures evermore in God, this man instead chose the “hamster”. What did Jesus mean when he said –“How difficult it will be for the rich to enter the kingdom of God?” Could He possibly have meant what He said? The disciples asked, “Who can be saved?” Jesus said “With man it is impossible, but…” Jesus assured Peter that he was getting the far better “deal”.